Japan, South Korea to hold first security talks in five years
At the talks, the delegations are expected to discuss the security situation in Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula among other matters.
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Afghanistan: Business slow for Herat’s dried fruits market ahead of Eid
People of Afghanistan traditionally welcome guests over Eid with dried fruits but this year they are largely unable to afford the treat
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Interview with UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett
In this program, host Sami Mahdi interviews Richard Bennett, United Nations Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan about the ongoing human rights situation in the country and other relevant matters.
Afghanistan
Who was Akmal Amir?
Akmal Amir finished high school at Mir Masjidi Khan High School in Kapisa. He had a master’s degree in military law.
Afghanistan
Karzai and US special envoy discuss latest situation in Afghanistan
Thomas West said he spoke with Karzai about the ‘urgent need to see women and girls return to school and work,’ and the need for ‘dialogue’
World
Sudan ‘fragile’ as clashes break out between army and paramilitary group
Foreign nationals across Sudan have been told to take shelter as clashes erupt, forcing closure of Khartoum International Airport
Afghanistan
Round up of Samarkand meeting on Afghanistan
Seven foreign ministers from the neighboring countries attend key meeting; Taliban’s foreign minister also attends but as an ‘observer’
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Japan shocked by explosion at Kishida’s speech ahead of G7 meeting
Japan's foreign ministry said there would be no change to the security plan for a G7 foreign ministers' meeting on Sunday in the country
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Interview with Farzana Kochai, Amin Ahmadi
In this program, host Karim Amini interviews former MP Farzana Kochai and former member of the negotiating team Amin Ahmadi about the ongoing situation in the country and the UN’s role in Afghanistan’s situation.
Afghanistan
Teachers in Nangarhar float to school on inner tubes
Every morning, the teachers of Bili High School in Afghanistan make their way to the river carrying inner tubes.